An Almanac for Moderns by Donald Culross Peattie

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An Almanac for Moderns contains a short essay for each day of the year that contemplates a unique but factual aspect of unbridled nature. According to a review in Nation, this collection of essays manages to appeal to the ordinary lover of nature . . . but the turn of Peattie's mind is poetic and speculative.

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Treebeard_404 851 reviews

In this tortuous year 2020, one of my bright spots has been the new habit of spending my Sunday breakfast reading the coming week's entries in An Almanac for Moderns. Looking at my reviews for the other Peattie books I have read so far, it seems I am unable to write such a review without mentioning how sweetly Peattie's prose speaks to me. I am pleased to report that he still delights me.
I purchased a printed version of this book for myself, and two copies for my best friends. It is my hope that in our infrequent weekends together, we might discuss our thoughts on Peattie's thoughts.

Jan 23, 2024 (Edited)

uncleflannery 359 reviews

This is an occult diary of natural life. It is amazing. I have bought a few copies for friends, but I don't think anyone really liked it as much as I do.

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